Dorothy and Jack: The Transforming Friendship of Dorothy L. Sayers and C.S. Lewis

by Gina Dalfonzo Narrated by Pamela Klein

Overview

What happens when we push past the surface and allow real, grounded, mutually challenging, and edifying friendships to develop? We need only look at the little-known friendship between eminent Christian thinkers Dorothy L. Sayers and C. S. Lewis to find out. Born out of a fan letter that celebrated mystery novelist Sayers wrote to Lewis as his star was just beginning to rise, this friendship between a married woman and a longtime bachelor developed over years of correspondence as the two discovered their mutual admiration of each other's writing, thinking, and faith.

In a time when many Christians now aren't even sure that a man and a woman can be "just friends" and remain faithful, Gina Dalfonzo's engaging treatment of the relationship between two of Christianity's most important modern thinkers and writers will resonate deeply with anyone who longs for authentic, soul-stirring friendships that challenge them to grow intellectually and spiritually. Fans of Lewis and Sayers will find here a fascinating addition to their collections.

Editorial Reviews

JULY 2021 - AudioFile

Pamela Klein’s crisp narration of this account of the friendship between Dorothy Sayers and C.S. Lewis helps convey both writers’ personalities and perspectives. The assertive mystery author Sayers initiated correspondence with Lewis via fan mail, kicking off a fifteen-year friendship that ended with her death in 1957. A man of intellect and faith best known for his Narnia tales, Lewis appreciated connecting with a like-minded woman, as Sayers was also a Christian apologist. Author Gina Dalfonzo posits that this cross-gender friendship of equals helped pave the way for traditionalist Lewis’s relationship with his wife, Joy Davidman. Klein’s clear voice and British accent especially sparkle in the narration of the friends’ letters, which accentuates the wit and depth of this “meeting of minds.” E.S.B. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172913525
Publisher:	Oasis Audio
Publication date:	05/18/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged

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